VS Market Place Hiring! Full Time Line Cook - Modern Kopitiam in Selangor, Earn up to MYR 3,000 - Ricebowl

Responsibilities

Kitchen Prep & Cooking

• Prepare mise en place, stocks, sauces and condiments needed for daily service, following recipes and portion guides.
• Cook set menu items such as toast, kaya, nasi lemak, noodles and stir-fries with consistent taste and timing.
• Operate wok, grill, fryer and griddle safely while maintaining steady output during peak hours.
• Assist in recipe trials and record practical adjustments for consistency and scaling.

Service & Kitchen Operations

• Work closely with front-of-house to time orders and ensure dishes leave the pass within target times.
• Manage plating, portion control and final quality checks before service.
• Perform basic stock counts, rotate ingredients and log usage at shift end.
• Support batch prep for weekend rushes or catering pickups when needed.

Food Safety & Quality

• Maintain a clean station and follow food safety practices, temperature logs and sanitation routines.
• Label and store allergens and leftovers correctly and follow hygiene standards.
• Report equipment faults and suggest minor fixes to keep the line running.
• Participate in weekly quality checks and act on feedback to improve consistency.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience working in a fast-casual kitchen, kopitiam or similar high-volume outlet.
• Basic culinary certificate or formal training is a plus but not mandatory.
• Comfortable with standing for long shifts and working rotating hours, including weekends.
• Proven experience handling busy breakfast and lunch services with steady output.

Hard Skills & Knowledge

• Solid knife skills, portion control and basic butchery for small prep tasks.
• Proficient with wok, grill, fryer and other hotline equipment.
• Knowledge of Malaysian kopitiam dishes, local flavours and basic recipe scaling.
• Familiarity with basic inventory tracking and kitchen order ticket or POS systems.

Soft Skills & Qualities

• Reliable, punctual and calm under pressure with a focus on steady service delivery.
• Clear communicator who coordinates well with cooks and front-of-house staff.
• Willing to learn, accept feedback and help coach newer team members.
• Strong attention to detail in plating, timing and maintaining food safety records.

Ready to cook up something fresh? Working with us at VS Market Place Sdn Bhd means joining a new modern kopitiam that blends classic Malaysian flavours with fast-casual speed and thoughtful plating. We focus on honest ingredients, clear recipes, and a kitchen that supports learning and steady improvement.

As a Line Cook you'll be part of building our kitchen systems and menu rhythm. You will help develop repeatable prep steps, standardise portion and plating, and shape how we serve consistent kopi, toast, rice and noodle dishes across busy breakfast and lunch shifts.

Your Growth & Impact

• Position your hands-on cooking skills to lead station prep and broaden your recipe knowledge across kopitiam staples.
• Elevate your technique by practising wok and grill methods used in high-volume service.
• Cultivate leadership by training junior cooks and coordinating handoffs during peak periods.
• Expand your network by working directly with local suppliers and small producers we partner with.
• Accelerate your path toward senior kitchen roles through regular feedback and clear performance targets.